Control: Azophi Academy™ Book One by Cameron TR & Carr Martha & Anderle Michael

Author:Cameron, TR & Carr, Martha & Anderle, Michael
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2020-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

The back room was a luxurious space. Hanging tapestries on the walls showed verdant scenes, and a thick burgundy carpet adorned the floor. Several wooden cabinets that looked as antique as the furnishings at the academy filled in the edges and a round cherrywood table with four ornate matching chairs was positioned in the middle. Bernard gestured for them to take a seat while he busied himself in one of the cabinets.

When he turned back to them, he held a silver tray with three tumblers and two bottles. He set it in the center and sat down on the edge of his chair. “The clear bottle is Scotch whisky from Earth. The other is Rennasalarian fire spirits. It’s most similar to cinnamon-flavored vodka but isn’t cinnamon or vodka. I recommend it if you’re feeling adventurous.”

Jax accepted a tumbler of the latter, while Cia opted for the whisky, which was doubtless a gambit on their host’s part to indicate he knew more about them than they did about him. I sure hope he knows more than I do. I’m about as useful as a new recruit on their first day so far. His partner asked, “Shall we come to an agreement?”

Bernard waved a dismissive hand. “You may pay what you think the information is worth after you’ve received it.”

She nodded. “A criminal enterprise has stolen a package destined for our hands. We tracked them here and were hoping that you could give us some insight as to where they might be hiding.”

The pale man chuckled warmly. “My dear Master Rearden, easily half the station is given over to enterprises that one group or another would characterize as such.”

“Then we find ourselves in the right place, and in the presence of the right guide.” He smiled at the compliment. “The ship in question is the Twinkletoes, undoubtedly an alias.”

“Good Gods, one hopes so.” His eyes defocused for a minute, then his attention came back to them. “That vessel docked just before yours. Its personnel were seen heading for the section controlled by Clan Kerang.”

Cia sighed. “I had feared as much.” She turned to face him. “Pirates.” Returning her gaze to their host, she asked, “What can you provide?”

He shrugged. “Directions. Blueprints. Likely numbers. Historical information. Anything you wish shall be yours.”

Jax said, “We want everything.”

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